Fibre & Cabling Knowledge Centre

CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6A Explained

Understand the practical differences between CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6A network cabling.

Understand the practical differences between CAT6 and CAT6A Ethernet cabling and how to choose between them.

Understand the practical differences between fibre optic and copper Ethernet cabling for network infrastructure.

Practical guide to planning a server rack including equipment layout, power, cabling, airflow, access and future expansion.

Practical guide to server rack power protection using UPS systems, PDUs, cabling and sensible infrastructure planning.

Practical guide to network cable management, patch leads, cable managers, labelling and rack organisation.

Understand what patch panels do and how they fit into structured Ethernet and fibre cabling installations.

Understand SFP and SFP+ network transceivers, their role in switches and the importance of compatibility.

Detailed guide to SFP and SFP+ modules, fibre types, wavelengths, connectors, DAC cables, RJ45 modules and compatibility.

Understand the difference between single-mode and multimode fibre optic cable and the factors that affect the choice.

Detailed comparison of single-mode and multimode fibre, including core size, wavelengths, transceivers, distance and practical deployment choices.

Technical guide to continuity testing, wire maps, qualification, certification and documenting copper network cabling.

Detailed guide to Ubiquiti UFiber GPON design covering OLTs, ONUs, PON ports, PLC splitters, fibre loss, uplinks and network planning.

Technical guide to Ubiquiti UniFi, UISP, airMAX, LTU, Wave and UFiber networking, with practical infrastructure considerations.